DAB radio transmitter coverage

Coverage is measured by spectrum planners in several different ways. A range of factors will affect reception including the transmitter power & antenna, local geography, the sensitivity of the listener’s radio, the type of home (bungalow, basement flat, steel framed building) and even weather conditions. This complexity is reflected in coverage models and maps. One map doesn’t tell the whole story. This Ofcom document includes several maps for this multiplex and explains why different parameters have been used.

These transmitters form a network, with all services on the multiplex broadcast to the entire coverage area; for technical reasons it is not possible to broadcast to just one part of the area or from one specific transmitter.

Audio services

Now Digital currently broadcasts the following audio services:

Station

Format

Other details

West FM

Contemporary

Existing local station

West Sound

Classic hits

Existing local station

UWS Radio

Student service

Digital only*

BBC Scotland

Scottish interest

Existing national station

BBC Nan Gaidheal

Gaelic language

Existing national station

talkSPORT Scotland

Sports service

Existing national station

*UWS Radio does have limited FM coverage within the university campus

There is currently capacity available on this multiplex for at least one further mono or stereo audio service.

National BBC and commercial DAB digital radio services may also be received in the area. For further details, see more information page. Or use the Postcode Checker to see which stations should be available.

Data services

There is also an Electronic Programme Guide broadcast on this multiplex.